Cleared Traditional

K952031 - ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER, MODEL US917 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Obstetrics & Gynecology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K952031 · Advanced Medical Systems, Inc. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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Class 2
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K952031 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER, MODEL US917. Classified as Transducer, Ultrasonic, Obstetric (product code HGL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Advanced Medical Systems, Inc. (Hamden, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 18, 1995 after a review of 78 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.2960 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K952031 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 01, 1995
Decision Date July 18, 1995
Days to Decision 78 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
82d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 78d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HGL Transducer, Ultrasonic, Obstetric
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.2960
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.